FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS4-24Rear brake• Check operation.• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.• Check brake pads for wear.• Replace if necessary.• Check fluid level in reservoir.• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-21, 6-22Clutch• Check operation.• Lubricate cable if necessary.• Check lever free play.• Adjust if necessary.6-20Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.• Check cable free play.• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable andgrip housing.6-17, 6-25Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate if necessary. 6-25Drive chain• Check chain slack.• Adjust if necessary.• Check chain condition.• Lubricate if necessary.6-23, 6-24Wheels and tires• Check for damage.• Check tire condition and tread depth.• Check air pressure.• Correct if necessary.6-17, 6-20Brake and shift pedals • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-26Brake and clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-26Centerstand, sidestand • Make sure that operation is smooth.• Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-27ITEM CHECKS PAGEU3C3E3E0.book Page 2 Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:03 PM
